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Flipkart to host the Big Redmi Note 4 Sale on August 2 Xiaomi fans pay attention as Flipkart is going to host an exclusive 6-month anniversary sale on Redmi Note 4 starting 12 noon on August 2. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, which has remained one of the most popular and hottest selling smartphones on Flipkart, made its début on the platform in January 2017. According to Counterpoint, Redmi Note 4 is India's top selling smartphone. Coming back to the Flipkart sale, it will offer a host of amazing exchange offers, EMI facility and buyback guarantee options for customers looking to buy the smartphone. Flipkart is offering assured Buyback Guarantee for a price of Rs. 249, across all variants of the phone (ranging from 2GB/32GB to 4GB/64GB). In addition, there will be an assured 40% value back when exchanged within a period of 6-8 months, from the date of purchase. Customers can also exchange their old smartphones for a new Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 for as low as Rs. 999, availing up to Rs

Motorola Moto G5S Plus in three different colors appears online Evan Blass on Saturday leaked the pricing details of the Motorola Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus. Now, the leakster has tweeted that the Moto G5S Plus will be available in three different color options; Black, Rose Gold and Silver. He has even shared a picture showing all the color variants. As suggested by the previous reports, the smartphone features a circular dual camera setup at the back. The camera lenses are accompanied by a LED flash. Also, as you can see the camera module is slightly protruded. Up front, the Moto G5S Plus features a physical home button that may double function as the fingerprint scanner. Coming to the specifications, the smartphone is expected to arrive with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with the resolution density of 1080p. Under the hood, it could be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. In terms storage, the Moto G5S Plus will be offering 64GB of expandable

LG V30's camera will have the largest aperture in smartphone history: Report As we draw closer to the launch of LG's next flagship LG V30, the rumors pertaining to the device keeps pouring in. Going by the reports we have come across so far, the smartphone is expected to come with a rear dual camera setup. Today, SlashGear has come up with some interesting details about the LG V30 that will please the photography enthusiasts. According to the publication, some sources close to LG has claimed that the cameras in the phone will have a lens aperture of f/1.6. Notably, if this information comes true, the LG V30 will be the first smartphone to have this aperture. Usually, the flagship smartphones have apertures in the range between f/2.0 and f/1.7. So what does aperture has to do with taking pictures? Well, in terms of photography, the aperture is denoted as f-numbers. These f-numbers that are known as "f-stops" are used to describe the size of the aperture. A sm

Nokia 2 concept renders based on rumors leak via video HMD Global has already released three Nokia Android smartphones - Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 in the global markets. Now, the company is started focusing on the  announcement of their flagship Nokia 8  and entry-level Nokia 2 smartphones. They have already sent out media invites for an event to happen on August 16 in London. At this event, the company will unveil their flagship smartphone - Nokia 8. While there is no clear mention on when exactly the entry-level smartphone might be launched, there are speculations that it might be unveiled along with the Nokia 8. The Nokia 2 has already appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking database showing us a glimpse of the specifications that it might pack. From the listing, it is possible that the Nokia 2 might flaunt a 4.5-inch HD display, a quad-core Snapdragon 212 SoC paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage space. The other aspects revealed by the listing are an 8MP main camera,

Meizu X2 live images leaked: Secondary display present at the back Meizu launched its new innovative smartphone the Meizu Pro 7 with two displays on July 26 in China. While it has been barely a week since the launch new rumors now suggest that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is gearing up to announce yet another smartphone with a secondary display in the coming days. Going by the reports, the new smartphone will be dubbed as Meizu X2 and will most probably be unveiled later in the second half of this year. Besides, if the reports are true then this new smartphone will likely be the successor to Meizu X which was announced back in November 2016. That being said, while speculations are ongoing, we have come across live images of the alleged Meizu X2. The images have just surfaced on the web and this basically adds some credence to the aforementioned rumor. However, the company has not said anything on the matter. And as it might be too early to jump to conclusions but the d

OnePlus 5's next OxygenOS update will improve its battery life While initially, OnePlus was not no consistent when it came to giving software updates to its devices, the scenario has changed now. OnePlus owners now receive software updates on a regular basis.  Not only the current flagship OnePlus 5, but older models like OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 3 also getting software updates pretty often. Anyway, today we will talk about an upcoming OxygenOS update for OnePlus 5. Although it yet to release, a French publication called Frandroid has come up with some interesting details about the update. According to the report, OnePlus has already worked on the next major update for OnePlus 5. The OxygenOS update is said to carry the build number 4.6. The French website claims to have obtained the information from reliable sources that are familiar with OnePlus's update road map. Talking about the changes that the update will bring, the update is likely to improve the phone's bat

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 pre-order date leaked ahead of its launch Samsung has already confirmed that it will be unveiling the new Galaxy Note 8 phablet during the Unpacked event on August 23 in New York. Thus, we will be getting our first official look at the successor to the most "popular" smartphone the Note 7 (which became popular for its exploding fiasco) soon. However, while the launch dates have more or less been confirmed, the South Korean giant has held back on the actual release dates of the Galaxy Note 8. It was unclear as to when the consumers would be able to order the device.Till now the dates have been a mystery. While such is the case, things have just got interesting. Well, Samsung has unintentionally leaked the release/pre-order date of the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 much ahead of its launch. As per a report from BGR, the documentation leaked on Samsung's Australian website reveals that the Note 8 will be available for preorder in the region starting

Oppo F3 to come in an exciting new Red variant Oppo seems to be taking a break for some time now as the company has not launched any new smartphone lately. The last offering that we saw from the company was Oppo R11, and R11 Plus which came with 20MP selfie camera and these were launched in the early week of June. While it has been a long stretch the company does not want to remain at the back in terms of making headlines. Despite not having any new devices, the company is now again trying to create some stir in the smartphone market. As such Oppo seems to have come up with a new variant of the Oppo F3 smartphone. And this time it's the RED Edition. The new color variant has just been teased by the company, but other details about the smartphone remain to be disclosed. In any case, talking about the teaser the image depicts the smartphone in a silhouette form with a red sheen around it and a black display. However, that is pretty much we can make out from the image.

Huawei wouldn't make low-end smartphones anymore Gone are the days when Huawei was only known for manufacturing budget-friendly, low-end smartphones. The Chinese company now comes in the top three handset makers, only behind Samsung and Apple. There are a number of Huawei phones that will put many flagship smartphones from other companies to shame. This is why the company has decided to leave the budget-friendly smartphone market. We say this based on a statement given by Huawei's CEO Richard Yu to Bloomberg. He has also explained the reason behind their decision. According to him, the company doesn't make enough profit from selling low-end phones. This means the business model is no longer sustainable. So instead of making entry-level smartphones, Huawei will focus more on the high-end market. They will make more premium products and will ship them to countries with a healthy economy. The target markets will be Japan, China and Europe. However, the company will n

LG V30 render said to be based on official design surfaces online A lot has been talked about design and specifications of the LG V30. From fan made renders to various benchmark sites, the smartphone has been making frequent appearances over the past few months.    Up until now, we have seen a number of concept videos of LG's next flagship. Yet again, Concept Creators has come up with a new LG V30 render claimed to be based on the official design. However, the smartphone will not sport the same colors as shown in the video. The YouTube video shows the device from almost every angle. As you can see, the design matches up with the previous leaks. That being said, we remind you that this is just a concept video. So until the LG V30 gets officially unveiled, you are recommended to take this lightly. Keeping in line with recent rumors, the render shows the lack of the secondary display on the front panel of the smartphone. This is because LG has reportedly incorporated the 18:9

Lenovo K8 Note launch could be imminent, teasers are out Since the last week, Lenovo has been teasing an upcoming smartphone launch in India. Initially, the company was believed to launch the K7 Note in the country, but the recent teaser tips that it could be the K8 Note. Notably, the Geekbench listing that we saw lately also showed the Lenovo K8 Note  specifications and features. Lenovo India has taken to its Twitter handle to put up a couple of teasers of the upcoming smartphone. One teaser shows a mathematical equation '8/2-1+2*2-1*1+2*1+2*0'. The tweet reads, "Not as simple as it looks! Solve & drop your answers to guess the name of the next #KillerNote!"The company has posted another tweet reading, "Don't get stuck between the 1s & 0s. Your answer might reveal what the next #KillerNote will be called!" On solving the equation, the result is 8 tipping that it means the K8 Note. One thing that we know for now is that Lenovo wil

This could be the final design of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of this year. We know that Xiaomi is prepping the Mi Mix 2 with a higher screen-to-body ratio than the original Mi Mix that was announced in the last year. To remind you, the company's CEO Lei Jun let out an official confirmation regarding the device in the beginning of this year. Jun stated that the French designer of the original Mi Mix, Philip Starck will be involved in designing its sequel too. Today, a Weibo user has shared some renders that are said to showcase the final design of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. Scroll down to see the images. Bezel-less display   Up front, the phone seems to sport the same design as expected on Apple's iPhone 8 with a bezel-less, full-screen display. On the top, there are openings for the selfie camera, sensors and the earpiece. Apart from that, the front of the alleged Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 doesn't have anything else. The ri

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Emperor Edition to Sport 8GB of RAM, 256GB Storage: Report Samsung's upcoming  Galaxy Note 8  is all the talk of the town these days as we approach its launch on August 23. While most rumours say that the Galaxy Note 8 will feature pack 6GB of RAM, a new leak makes mention of a Galaxy Note 8 Emperor Edition. Now the name means to signify that the smartphone will pack a whopping 8GB of RAM along with 256GB of inbuilt storage, with a slight possibility of a Star Wars reference attached as well. Separately, the Galaxy Note 8 will likely be available for pre-orders in Australia starting August 25, a leaked Samsung document suggests. Now, the report of a possible Galaxy Note 8 Emperor Edition with 8GB+256GB capacity was first tipped on Weibo by  @ice . It is said to be available in South Korea and China. In the same post, the tipster says that the 256GB internal storage variant will also be offered with the standard Galaxy Note 8 model with 6GB of RAM. Ad

Motorola to launch a car camera capable of recording 1080p videos Motorola  is reportedly working on a car camera, which will be launched in the next few days. As of now, we don't know the name of the car camera. As per the information obtained, it has been developed by Motorola Accessories, a division of a British company called Binatone. To make you aware, the latter acquired the accessories division of Motorola Mobility a couple of years ago. Now, the company oversees most of the home products carrying Motorola brand. Thanks to  Motorola Fans , we have got to see some pictures of the car camera as well. As you can see from the image, the device sports a very stylish look. It comes with a 4-inch screen with the resolution of 480×854 pixels. The camera comes equipped with a wide-angle lens and is capable of shooting 1080p full HD videos. Furthermore, it has a motion detection feature that will help users to park their cars easily. The camera also offers a microSD

Xiaomi Mi 6 Silver edition will go on sale on August 3 Xiaomi announced the  launch of the Mi 5X smartphone  and the MIUI 9 ROM at an event on Wednesday. Besides these, the company also unveiled the Mi AI Speaker in the country. As a part of the launch event, Lei Jun, the Xiaomi CEO disclosed that they will be releasing the Silver variant of the Mi 6 sometime soon. The Mi 6 Silver variant was unveiled along with the other color variants in April but failed to make its way into the market as there were  issues related to its production . Xiaomi Mi 6 Silver edition comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage capacity. This device is priced at 3999 yuan (approx. Rs. 38,000). Despite the fact that this edition will be made available, it has been announced that only 100 units of the device will be made available and the sale will happen on August 3. The prime reason for the  limited availability is the low production yield . We know that these 100 units of the Silver Mi 6 will vanis

Logitech's Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM bluetooth speaker launched in India Logitech International has launched a new portable Bluetooth speaker, the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM. The speaker has some great features which include waterproof prowess. Ultimate Ear WONDERBOOM is a compact sized portable Bluetooth speaker and Logitech claims that it offers clear and crisp acoustics. Logitech also stated at the launch that the speaker is drop proof from up to five feet. Ashok Jangra, Cluster Category Head at Logitech, emphasized on the small size of the product "WONDERBOOM is for users who are extremely passionate about music and always see it as a personal experience. We truly believe that this pint-sized, super-portable Bluetooth speaker is the answer for all personal music related needs." Logitech is quite confident about WONDERBOOM being water proof which is evident from the fact mentioned at the launch revealing that if the speakers get dirty you can simply wash it of

USB 3.2 Type-C Specification Announced, Doubles Data Transfer Speeds The USB 3.0 Promoter Group has now announced a new USB Type-C specification – USB 3.2. It brings along double the data rates - with up to 20Gbps. However, while the aim of USB Type-C was to end the saga of multiple ports, this new added one defeats that purpose. The specification is expected to be finalised later this year, and we could expect the first devices next year. USB Type-C looked to bring uniformity in ports so that users could charge all devices – be it laptops, mobile phones, cameras, tablets, or anything else through one single USB Type-C port. However, there’s now the age-old USB 2.0, non-reversible USB 3.0, and USB 3.1 Gen1 and Gen 2 as well. Amidst all this, the USB 3.0 Promoter Group has unveiled USB 3.2 adding to the confusion. While all these ports are interoperable, they do not work up to optimum unless you have the latest innards to support it on all devices. In any case, USB 3.2 off

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)’s Dual Messenger supports two accounts in social networking apps It is common for many smartphone users to use two SIM cards on the same phone. However, there is always difficulty in using two different WhatsApp or any other social networking accounts on the same device via the app. While there are a few smartphones that have been launched with the support for dual WhatsApp accounts, Samsung has been offering a way for users to do that through the Secure Folder. Notably, Secure Folder is a feature that is seen on the company's flagship smartphones. Nowadays, this feature is available on many Android 7.0 Nougat devices from Samsung. Wondering how the Secure Folder manages to run two accounts in the social networking apps? Well, the Secure Folder creates an environment that is sandboxed from the normal data. So, you can install WhatsApp, Facebook and other social networking apps inside this feature and use them with a different account. Now, Samsung is re

Moto Z2 Force announced with dual cameras, shatterproof display and more Finally, Motorola marks the end of countless rumors and leaks with the announcement of the Moto Z2 Force. The device with the ShatterShield technology from the company has been launched a month after the Moto Z2 Play and Moto Mods went officia The second generation Moto Z2 Force comes with the same durability as the original one and the company assures that the display will never shatter. We have come across several leaked renders of the Moto Z2 Force and these gave us an idea of how the handset might look like. Though there are slight tweaks done to the final design of the smartphone, the overall look appears to be predominately unchanged. Design   The Moto Z2 Force features an all-metal build and slim design. The 7000 series aluminum build makes the smartphone highly durable. While the original Moto Z Force featured a glass back, the latest one has a brushed metal rear. The antenna lines ru

Nubia to offer upto Rs. 4,000 discount on smartphones via Amazon.in Chinese smartphone maker Nubia is offering some exciting discounts on company's product lineup on e-commerce platform Amazon.in. The company has announced that it will start a "Summer Rush" promotion on Amazon from July 25th till July 27th 2017. The three day promotion is being launched, coinciding with the onset of campus season across the country. Nubia will offer discounts ranging from Rs. 1,000 - 4000 on select handsets from company's N, M and Z series of Android phones. These include the entry level Nubia N1 Lite, mid-rangers M2 Lite and N2, Nubia Z11 in the flagship category and the recently launched Nubia Z17 Mini and the dual-camera smartphone Nubia M2 at the upper end of the spectrum. Nubia Z17 Mini and the M2 are the two recent introductions to Nubia's product portfolio in India. Both the handsets feature a dual camera setup that can capture some stunning shots. You can check out